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This redbrick building in Ealing Green W5 5EN, used to have EALing and GEOrgian numbers until the late 1960s when all the London TEs were changed to have all-figure numbering. For this TE, the numbering was changed to 01-567 and 579 xxxx numbers then the 01 prefix became 081 in May 1990. Now, the numbering is 0208-567, 579, 758 and 840 xxxx, the 0208 prefix referring to the Outer London TEs. Two white BT warning notices can be seen on the wall of this building, while two white Openreach vans are parked to the right of the photo.

Situated in Ealing Green, this TE has the code LWEAL and provides telephone and broadband services to 21,190 residential and 1,370 non-residential premises in Ealing plus Hanwell and West Ealing nearby. Two red rubbish bins and an Openreach van can be seen in this photo.

Pitzhanger Manor House, was designed by the architect John Soane in 1800. Following its completion in 1804, Soanes used Pitzhanger it as a weekend retreat and a place of entertainment. The grounds to the west of the house are now Walpole Park.

Following its completion in 1804, Sir John Soane used Pitzhanger Manor as a weekend retreat and a place of entertainment until he sold it in 1810. In 1843 it became home to the daughters of Britain's only assassinated Prime Minister, Spencer Perceval. In 1901, the building was sold to Ealing District Council and extended to become a public library. In 1985 it was converted into a museum.

Seen during a visit to Pitzhanger. Caltha palustris (Marsh Marigold) can be seen in the foreground.

Looking across Walpole Park from near Pitzhanger.

St Marys is a fine, large house built in the mid 18th century. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1079413 The fine wrought iron gates and railings, contemporary with the house are listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1358761 Ealing is one of the seven major towns in the London Borough of Ealing. A rural village until communications with London got better with the improvements to the road to Oxford (later Uxbridge Road) in the 18th century and culminating with the coming of the railway in 1838. Ealing expanded greatly with suburban development during the 19th century and became known as the "Queen of the Suburbs" due to its greenery and because it was halfway between city and country. Ealing became a municipal borough in 1901. Growth continued throughout the 20th century and Ealing became part of a modern London borough in 1965.

Walpole Court is a mixed office and apartment block, recently built on the site of a former engineering works. Ealing is one of the seven major towns in the London Borough of Ealing. A rural village until communications with London got better with the improvements to the road to Oxford (later Uxbridge Road) in the 18th century and culminating with the coming of the railway in 1838. Ealing expanded greatly with suburban development during the 19th century and became known as the "Queen of the Suburbs" due to its greenery and because it was halfway between city and country. Ealing became a municipal borough in 1901. Growth continued throughout the 20th century and Ealing became part of a modern London borough in 1965.

A closer view of the fine wrought iron railings and gate to St Marys. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1358761 Ealing is one of the seven major towns in the London Borough of Ealing. A rural village until communications with London got better with the improvements to the road to Oxford (later Uxbridge Road) in the 18th century and culminating with the coming of the railway in 1838. Ealing expanded greatly with suburban development during the 19th century and became known as the "Queen of the Suburbs" due to its greenery and because it was halfway between city and country. Ealing became a municipal borough in 1901. Growth continued throughout the 20th century and Ealing became part of a modern London borough in 1965.

A very rare surviving stamp machine alongside this King George V letter box. Situated in the wall of St Marys. Ealing is one of the seven major towns in the London Borough of Ealing. A rural village until communications with London got better with the improvements to the road to Oxford (later Uxbridge Road) in the 18th century and culminating with the coming of the railway in 1838. Ealing expanded greatly with suburban development during the 19th century and became known as the "Queen of the Suburbs" due to its greenery and because it was halfway between city and country. Ealing became a municipal borough in 1901. Growth continued throughout the 20th century and Ealing became part of a modern London borough in 1965.